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Fiji High Court dismisses $7 billion COVID-19 cure patent claim against the State
An ambitious bid to secure damages over a blood-based COVID-19 cure was rejected by a high court, which upheld an earlier strike-out and closed the door on the case. The ruling highlights the legal boundaries of patent claims when dealing with naturally occurring material.
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Fiji JSC Delays Decision on Acting Anti-Corruption Commissioner Lavi Rokoika Amid High Court Challenges
Uncertainty surrounds Fiji’s anti‑corruption leadership as the Judicial Services Commission pauses its decision on acting commissioner Lavi Rokoika while the High Court weighs two challenges to the appointment. A May ruling could reshape the watchdog’s future, with appeals potentially stretching the timeline and testing the balance between governance and the rule of law.
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Rabuka’s Appeal Halts JSC Move in Fiji’s FICAC Leadership Dispute
A high-stakes legal standoff in Fiji has paused the leadership question at the anti-corruption agency. With an appeal underway, the commission’s next moves are on hold as the courts determine the path forward, spotlighting the balance of power in the system.
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Fiji High Court to decide permanent stay bid in Waqanika FICAC case over acting commissioner appointment
An intense legal challenge centers on whether an acting FICAC commissioner was lawfully appointed, with a High Court ruling due on May 6 that could permanently halt a criminal proceeding. The decision could reshape how the anti-corruption agency prosecutes cases and who has the authority to act in its name.
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Suva High Court to rule on stays in FICAC prosecutions of Kamikamica and Prasad over acting commissioner appointment
Two high-profile legal challenges are testing the reach of Fiji’s anti-corruption watchdog. With rulings pending, the High Court’s decisions could redefine the fate of ongoing prosecutions and the agency’s authority.
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Fiji’s Minister Lynda Tabuya recounts emotional toll of online abuse in Suva High Court
New testimony in a Suva High Court case sheds light on the emotional toll of online abuse, detailing a minister’s struggle with humiliation and family distress after a viral post. The hearing underscores the gravity of digital cruelty and how Fiji’s online safety framework grapples with accountability.
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Fiji High Court remands Lui Vuibereta over derogatory TikTok remarks about Information Minister Lynda Tabuya
In Fiji, a High Court remand centers on derogatory remarks about Information Minister Lynda Tabuya made during a TikTok livestream that circulated online. The accused has admitted a charge of causing harm by posting an electronic communication, with sentencing options being considered after the guilty plea. The case highlights how quickly online content can spread…
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Suva High Court to decide mistrial bid in Bainimarama-Sayed-Khaiyum case
Justice Usia Ratuvili is set to deliver a ruling on a mistrial bid in a high-profile Suva case. The decision hinges on prosecutorial conduct and trial procedures, with far-reaching implications for how the proceedings proceed next. As both sides made their case, Friday’s verdict looms as a pivotal moment to watch.
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Suva High Court stays Saneem civil case pending March 30 criminal ruling on Deed of Variation
In Suva, a civil claim by former Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem has been paused as a related criminal judgment approaches. The stay centers on a Deed of Variation and its potential impact on entitlements, a question that could redefine the civil dispute. With the criminal ruling due in March, the case hangs in the…
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Fiji Tavua cocaine seizure: Truck driver granted bail as prosecutors weigh immunity witness role
Big twist in Fiji’s high-profile drug case: a truck driver linked to the Vatia seizure is granted bail as prosecutors weigh him as an immunity witness, a move that could reshape the investigation.